Tools from the old world

[american lockpicker]

China

You should get a German made camera like Leica or Minox.

 

[AutomatiquE]

@Monte : Padre filed insolvency ?? By this you mean they'll close the factory ?

 

[Globy]

My new toy

I paid € 135.00 in Ebay.de already shipping costs. Now I'm thinking about buying a set of 1 / 4. It will now HAZET?

Very nice set!! sweet
Have you already tested?how it feels?

 

[knightmasks]

I've tested. They are very good is that the screws can not stand sometimes
Since the border is wonderful. I like the FACOM is a supreme quality.But I'm thinking about buying a socket set 1 / 4 HAZET to see the quality.

 

[Monte]

Thanks, sad to hear about Padre, hope there production will continue...

Few weeks ago I stumbled across this thread and saw someone mention this.. look for "Germany" or "made in Germany" on the tool. Since then I have been checking out old toolboxes with misc. tools that have survived plenty of use and abuse. To me the result is somewhat a surprise. From now on I will look for COO on all tools I buy. Perhaps I will post some pics later to illustrate..

on the other hand in case of Padre i wouldn´t be sure if "Germany" on the tool indicates it is from Germany....
if you look at page 68 for example at the ratchet with the part # 904 H
http://www.ceder.de/cms/projektpadre/media/pdf/WG3.pdf
i claim it´s from Taiwan.

You should get a German made camera like Leica or Minox.

the higher priced Sony ones are still from Japan iirc
I´m too poor to buy a german made camera

@Monte : Padre filed insolvency ?? By this you mean they'll close the factory ?

i dunno, i only know that they filed insolvency on 3/3/2011 but there is not much more info in the net.

 

[epiphany]

btw: bought this sandblaster

Saw this today at Channel21 homeshopping promotion. Looked like overpriced stuff .
They wanted 49€ + 5,95€ shipping and didn't even bother not to mention that there is an need for a compressor to use it. Mauk Germany sounds good until you visit there website.

ps. sad to hear that padre filed insolvency. i did own some stuff from them.


the finish of the sockets differs.


ps2: bought some wrenches from "famex" and got wrenches from "wiesemann" made in germany

 

[Olafur]

on the other hand in case of Padre i wouldn´t be sure if "Germany" on the tool indicates it is from Germany....
if you look at page 68 for example at the ratchet with the part # 904 H
http://www.ceder.de/cms/projektpadre/media/pdf/WG3.pdf
i claim it´s from Taiwan.

I agree. I have used this ratchet, it came from no-name socket set branded after local auto-part store. Also found in countless sets under different names like: Jonnesway, Ks-tools, Mannesman, etc.... etc... More polished version found in Toptul brand. Decent ratchet but not made in Germany.

Black impact sockets with golden letters are IMHO also from Taiwan -catalog, page 91. Week ago I picked up two very similar on a sale. One branded Bahco and one Belzer if I remember correctly.

My new 1/2" braker bar (bought in memory of Padre) has however forged into the handle "Made in W.Germany"

 

[mrtools]

Found this little Belzer ratchet in the garage:

U are very lucky
Did u know about a Belzer combination wrenches? (shape like Facom 40.R) sorry no pics..a packing said Germany quality + made in spain,last week i found it at my local hardware shop.
What ur opinion?

145mm NWS side cutters
145mm vs. 160mm cutters
180mm NWS combination plier
got a 2011 NWS pliers catalog too
There is a new pliers series from NWS: "Steel series" with red/black handles and ground/polished finish:
...also received a 2010 Carolus tools catalog

Nice NWS

My new toy
I paid € 135.00 in Ebay.de already shipping costs. Now I'm thinking about buying a set of 1 / 4. It will now HAZET?

Nice Facom
where tools comes from still France?

 

[spv]

Nice Facom
where tools comes from still France?

"Taifrance" (Taiwan promptly shipped to France ).. for sockets as far as I know. Their pliers are still made in France. I have been eying off the Nano 1/4 but just can't bring myself to purchasing.. something about them no longer being made in Europe .

 

[Monte]

Now I'm thinking about buying a set of 1 / 4. It will now HAZET?

If you like Facom´s finish you probably should stay with Facom. Otherwise you might be disappointed.

@Monte : Padre filed insolvency ?? By this you mean they'll close the factory ?

Just called them. It seems they found a investor and will continue to operate.

Saw this today at Channel21 homeshopping promotion. Looked like overpriced stuff .
They wanted 49€ + 5,95€ shipping and didn't even bother not to mention that there is an need for a compressor to use it. Mauk Germany sounds good until you visit there website.

lol
i got it from ebay for MUCH cheaper. I only wanted to have the nozzles...

ps. sad to hear that padre filed insolvency. i did own some stuff from them.

the finish of the sockets differs.

...maybe from different suppliers.... ?

ps2: bought some wrenches from "famex" and got wrenches from "wiesemann" made in germany

Thats good www.wiesemann.eu
They have these nice stubby deep offset wrenches with the "I" beam forging

I agree. I have used this ratchet, it came from no-name socket set branded after local auto-part store. Also found in countless sets under different names like: Jonnesway, Ks-tools, Mannesman, etc.... etc... More polished version found in Toptul brand. Decent ratchet but not made in Germany.

Black impact sockets with golden letters are IMHO also from Taiwan -catalog, page 91. Week ago I picked up two very similar on a sale. One branded Bahco and one Belzer if I remember correctly.

My new 1/2" braker bar (bought in memory of Padre) has however forged into the handle "Made in W.Germany"

there are some more "import goodies" if you look through the catalog....
So stick with "W.Germany" ...thats the best anyway

U are very lucky
Did u know about a Belzer combination wrenches? (shape like Facom 40.R) sorry no pics..a packing said Germany quality + made in spain,last week i found it at my local hardware shop.
What ur opinion?

Belzer or Bahco ? Matt chrome ? i think Bahco/Spain.... The last Belzer wrenches were glossy chrome and from Argentina

Nice NWS

 

[Jure]

LUX t-handle's are made by felo?? they look pretty much the same.

 

[Monte]

LUX t-handle's are made by felo?? they look pretty much the same.

i´m sure yes

 

[AutomatiquE]

@Monte: Ok, good news for Padre Now, let's hope the "investor" is not Stanley...

 

[american lockpicker]

I agree.

 

[Monte]

@Monte: Ok, good news for Padre Now, let's hope the "investor" is not Stanley...

lol..
i guess they never heard of "Padre"....
They already own enough tool brands so i don´t know if it would maker sense for them to buy a small unknown german toolmaker with like 50 employees...

 

[Jure]

Gf bought me LUX/Felo stubby screwdrivers,for me they are better then wiha (Its just me lol)!!! also there's Felo logo on them,barely visible but it says "Felo W.Germany" btw if they are W germany how old they are???

 

[Monte]

more than 20 years old
it seems they don´t sell that many of them

 

[Jure]

more than 20 years old
it seems they don´t sell that many of them

agreed! also 6 set isnt strong like screewdrivers that you buy offset?? took this pics @ store.

1. pic is screewdriver with "fat part" and 2nd is set without

 

[AutomatiquE]

Jure, nice tools

 

[Jure]

Jure, nice tools

thanks!

 

[mrtools]

"Taifrance" (Taiwan promptly shipped to France ).. for sockets as far as I know. Their pliers are still made in France. I have been eying off the Nano 1/4 but just can't bring myself to purchasing.. something about them no longer being made in Europe .

Emm..my friend haved a Facom socket set but dont said France Im sure it from Facom Taiwan
Btw: Im really impress with a Facom finish..awesome
congratulation buddy for ur Facom socket

Belzer or Bahco ? Matt chrome ? i think Bahco/Spain.... The last Belzer wrenches were glossy chrome and from Argentina

A wrenches said BELZER with a glossy chrome finish and not mention..Spain or Argenina + a packing said Belzer Germany quality + made in Spain
maybe if I have a time, I should visit a hardware and take some pics or buy it
Btw: I need to know ur opinion before buy it (13mm)

 

[american lockpicker]

A wrenches said BELZER with a glossy chrome finish and not mention..Spain or Argenina + a packing said Belzer Germany quality + made in Spain
maybe if I have a time, I should visit a hardware and take some pics or buy it
Btw: I need to know ur opinion before buy it (13mm)

I've seen that before with mech pencils "German Quality" but made in Italy. Anyways back to topic Belzer is part of Bahco IIRC and the labels and packaging don't always match the tools as I showed earlier on here...

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1128376&postcount=3356

 

[mrtools]

I've seen that before with mech pencils "German Quality" but made in Italy. Anyways back to topic Belzer is part of Bahco IIRC and the labels and packaging don't always match the tools as I showed earlier on here...

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1128376&postcount=3356

Emm.. a same situation
thanks!!!!!

 

[mrtools]

found it in my father toolbox..old Unior ratchet 1/2''
but i have no idea where is a another one screw

 

[PrecisionTools]

For those of you interested in German options for electronics (assuming your like me and like forged, micro-polished box joints!)...

Knipex

NWS Microline

And my 22 year old CKs. You can still get the 37XX series and their great! Its time I got some new ones though...

 

[Jure]

found it in my father toolbox..old Unior ratchet 1/2''
but i have no idea where is a another one screw

find a new one...

 

[kissmeimgerman]

Hazet socket from the flea market $1!

First post to the board!

 

[Jure]

today bought Lux combo screwdriver,it says LUX on the label,on the bit it says Felo,and on the handle is space to add the manufacturer (in that space is > PP< ) looks like Heyco screwdriver that comes with car kits (BMW etc etc) but this one is little longer)

here's the pic,ah yep paid it 1 Euro,so who made it?? felo or? or handle is made in china maybe,becouse on heyco handle is germany but not on this one...

Lux label:

PP Space on the handle:

And Felo Logo:

 

[y20dth]

the "pp" stands for the plastic used. PolyPropylene.

 

[bart1]

Hazet socket from the flea market $1!

First post to the board!

Good first post!

Here is his heavyweight brother:

And his other, taller brother:

 

[kissmeimgerman]

Pretty much everything German I own so far.

 

[suresnoi]

Hey guys,

For you information, FACOM has a brand new line of toolboxes.
http://www.facom.com/fr-en/p-451-New-Roller-Cabinets-range-JET-.html

The M4 line (4 modules per drawer) looks really good to me.

Might pull the trigger one day...

 

[Jure]

Hey guys,

For you information, FACOM has a brand new line of toolboxes.
http://www.facom.com/fr-en/p-451-New-Roller-Cabinets-range-JET-.html

The M4 line (4 modules per drawer) looks really good to me.

Might pull the trigger one day...

 

[T20]

Kraftool (Felo), Wera with unusual or old handle, Klauke Bits (Felo!?) + different combination pliers by Knipex and Orbis.

 

[canuckian]

my contribution isn't anywhere near as exotic as some on this thread but It's what I have so far. Got the Wera stuff a little while ago (my chiseldrivers were made in Germany) and the wife got me the Hazet stuff this past Father's day. I also have a couple pairs of Knipex but don't have a pic of them at the moment.

 

[mrtools]

For those of you interested in German options for electronics (assuming your like me and like forged, micro-polished box joints!)...
Knipex
NWS Microline

Nice Germany made pliers
what ur opinion between Knipex & NWS precision cutters?
both from Germany who the most fine/solid built?

find a new one...

Maybe HAZET 916F!!!!!
my dream ratchet

Hazet socket from the flea market $1!

First post to the board!

Good price for Hazet goodies

Here is his heavyweight brother:
And his other, taller brother:

Nice

Pretty much everything German I own so far.

A good taste

my contribution isn't anywhere near as exotic as some on this thread but It's what I have so far. Got the Wera stuff a little while ago (my chiseldrivers were made in Germany) and the wife got me the Hazet stuff this past Father's day. I also have a couple pairs of Knipex but don't have a pic of them at the moment.

Nice Germany made Wera
Btw: U haved a lovely wife congratulation

 

[PrecisionTools]

Nice Germany made pliers
what ur opinion between Knipex & NWS precision cutters?
both from Germany who the most fine/solid built?

Both NWS & Knipex don't have a serrated jaw option for their snipe nose...that's why I wouldn't buy them. Knipex are streets ahead in quality out of the two I've shown here. CK eats them both! The Knipex cutters are nice though, cant fault them.

 

[PrecisionTools]

Made & designed in France.

 

[jensputzier]

and the wife got me the Hazet stuff this past Father's day.

Congrats, now I know why I had a female customer ;-) Have a lot of fun with those tools!

 

[Jononon]

Both NWS & Knipex don't have a serrated jaw option for their snipe nose...that's why I wouldn't buy them.

Non-serrated snipe nose pliers?